US Justice Dept. investigating GDSs for antitrust violations

US Dept. of Justice has launched an investigation into whether conduct by Global Distribution Systems violates US antitrust law. American Airlines on Friday announced it had received a "Civil Investigative Demand" from DOJ's Antitrust Division "requesting that American provide information relevant" to the investigation.

American Airlines 737-800. Photo: By Rob Finlayson.
US Dept. of Justice has launched an investigation into whether conduct by Global Distribution Systems violates US antitrust law. American Airlines on Friday announced it had received a "Civil Investigative Demand" from DOJ's Antitrust Division "requesting that American provide information relevant" to the investigation. A Sabre Holdings spokesman confirmed to ATW that Sabre, which operates the largest GDS in ...